Determinants of exit-knowledge of ambulatory patients on their dispensed medications: The case in the outpatient pharmacy of Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

Kahssay, Semere Welday; Mulugeta, Peacock

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0268971

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“…However, most of the patients who had poor knowledge of their medication were the illiterate and those whose perceived language wasn't clear. These results are in line with those of a similar study (Peacock, 2022), which found that out of the 400 participants, 116 (29.0%) participants had sufficient exit knowledge about their dispensed medication. Patients with higher education level had increased exit-knowledge of dispensed medications than those with no formal education.…”

Section: Level Of Patients' Knowledgesupporting

confidence: 92%

Assessment of Patients' Knowledge About Their Dispensed Medicines at the Outpatient Department Pharmacy in Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. A Cross-Sectional Study.

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Assessment of Patients' Knowledge About Their Dispensed Medicines at the Outpatient Department Pharmacy in Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. A Cross-Sectional Study.

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Barriers to accessing care for cardiometabolic disorders in Malawi: partners as a source of resilience for people living with HIV

Ogugu,

Bidwell,

Ruark

et al. 2024

Int J Equity Health

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Background People living with HIV (PLWH) are at increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders (CMD). Adequate access to care for both HIV and CMD is crucial to improving health outcomes; however, there is limited research that have examined couples’ experiences accessing such care in resource-constrained settings. We aimed to identify barriers to accessing CMD care among PLWH in Malawi and the role of partners in mitigating these barriers. Methods We conducted a qualitative investigation of barriers to CMD care among 25 couples in Malawi. Couples were eligible if at least one partner was living with HIV and had hypertension or diabetes (i.e., the index patient). Index patients were recruited from HIV care clinics in the Zomba district, and their partners were enrolled thereafter. Interviews were conducted separately with both partners to determine barriers to CMD care access and how partners were involved in care. Results Participants framed their experiences with CMD care by making comparisons to HIV treatment, which was free and consistently available. The main barriers to accessing CMD care included shortage of medications, cost of tests and treatments, high cost of transportation to health facilities, lengthy wait times at health facilities, faulty or unavailable medical equipment and supplies, inadequate monitoring of patients’ health conditions, some cultural beliefs about causes of illness, use of herbal therapies as an alternative to prescribed medicine, and inadequate knowledge about CMD treatments. Partners provided support through decision-making on accessing medical care, assisting partners in navigating the healthcare system, and providing financial assistance with transportation and treatment expenses. Partners also helped manage care for CMD, including communicating health information to their partners, providing appointment reminders, supporting medication adherence, and supporting recommended lifestyle behaviors. Conclusions Couples identified many barriers to CMD care access, which were perceived as greater challenges than HIV care. Partners provided critical forms of support in navigating these barriers. With the rise of CMD among PLWH, improving access to CMD care should be prioritized, using lessons learned from HIV and integrated care approaches. Partner involvement in CMD care may help mitigate most barriers to CMD care.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Perception, Experience and Phobia toward Corticosteroids Use among the General Public in the Era of COVID-19: A Multinational Study

et al. 2023

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Background: Corticosteroids play a significant role in managing the vast majority of inflammatory and immunologic conditions. To date, population-based studies on knowledge and attitudes concerning corticosteroids are scarce. This study aims to comprehensively assess knowledge, perception, experience and phobia toward corticosteroid use among the general population in the era of COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional self-administrated questionnaire was used to collect the data from 6 countries. Knowledge and corticophobia scores, descriptive statistics and logistic regression were computed. Results: A total of 2354 participants were enrolled in this study; the majority were females (61.6%) with an average age of 30. Around 61.9% had been infected previously with COVID-19, and about one-third of the participants had experience with corticosteroid use. The mean knowledge score was relatively satisfactory (8.7 ± 4.5 out of 14), and Corticophobia ranked a high score in all countries. Age, female gender, and history of COVID-19 were positively correlated with developing corticophobia. Conclusion: Our study highlights that the general knowledge about steroids was satisfactory. However, the phobia toward its use upon indication is high. Therefore, enhancing awareness and providing essential counseling regarding the rational use of corticosteroids may reduce corticophobia.

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Determinants of exit-knowledge of ambulatory patients on their dispensed medications: The case in the outpatient pharmacy of Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

Assessment of Patients' Knowledge About Their Dispensed Medicines at the Outpatient Department Pharmacy in Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. A Cross-Sectional Study.

Assessment of Patients' Knowledge About Their Dispensed Medicines at the Outpatient Department Pharmacy in Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. A Cross-Sectional Study.

Barriers to accessing care for cardiometabolic disorders in Malawi: partners as a source of resilience for people living with HIV

Assessment of Knowledge, Perception, Experience and Phobia toward Corticosteroids Use among the General Public in the Era of COVID-19: A Multinational Study

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